The Benefits of Physical Activity
1. People who are usually inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming even moderately active on a regular basis.
2. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits.
3. Greater health benefits can be achieved by increasing the amount (duration, frequency, or intensity) of physical activity.
4. Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
5. Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
6. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
7. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
8. Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
9. Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
10. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
11. Helps control weight.
12. Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
13. Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
14. Promotes psychological well-being.
15. Physical activity may modify anxiety and depression.
16.It is an avenue for expression of anger, aggression and happiness . . a means for discovery of self as well as a social facilitator.
17. Research shows a positive relationship between physical activity and academic achievement.
2. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits.
3. Greater health benefits can be achieved by increasing the amount (duration, frequency, or intensity) of physical activity.
4. Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
5. Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
6. Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
7. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
8. Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
9. Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
10. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
11. Helps control weight.
12. Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
13. Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
14. Promotes psychological well-being.
15. Physical activity may modify anxiety and depression.
16.It is an avenue for expression of anger, aggression and happiness . . a means for discovery of self as well as a social facilitator.
17. Research shows a positive relationship between physical activity and academic achievement.